Question

mid-term exam
the united states entry into the great war in 1917 prompted legislation to curb dissent and espionage,
such as the espionage act of 1917 and the sedition act of 1918.
espionage and sedition acts

• the espionage act criminalized spying and activities harmful to the united states.
• the sedition act made it illegal to speak negatively about the nations actions or position in the war.

legal frameworks during the great war aimed to suppress dissent and spying.
enforcing the law

• the american protective league (apl) collaborated with the precursor to the fbi to enforce the

espionage and sedition acts.

• tasked with identifying anti-war sentiments, spies, and draft dodgers, the apl notified authorities to

maintain wartime loyalty.
home front involvement:

• the apl identified draft dodgers, people who refused military service during the great war.
• the league empowered citizens to support the war effort by identifying potential threats and draft

dodgers.
what law passed in 1917 outlawed spying and any dangerous or disloyal action in
the united states during world war i?
the draft dodgers act
the espionage act
the anti-war act

Explanation:

The text explicitly states that "The Espionage Act criminalized spying and activities harmful to the United States." This directly answers the question about the 1917 law outlawing spying and disloyal actions.

Answer:

the Espionage Act